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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad Medical Center (“NMC”) to execute the NX Health Network (“NXHN”) Participating Facility Agreement (“Agreement”), designating NMC as an in-network provider of health care services for the retroactive term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018, thereafter automatically renewable and terminable without cause at any time with ninety (90) days prior written notice.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer of Natividad Medical Center (“NMC”) to execute the NX Health Network (“NXHN”) Participating Facility Agreement (“Agreement”), designating NMC as an in-network provider of health care services for the retroactive term of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018, thereafter automatically renewable and terminable without cause at any time with ninety (90) days prior written notice.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
NX Health Network represents major agricultural employers on the central coast by providing a network of health care providers. The initial membership will be approximately 8,000 members and NXHN has future growth opportunities.
Section 1457 of the Health and Safety Code provides that the records of a hospital or any other county medical facility that reveal the rates of payment for health care services rendered by, or purchased by, the hospital or other medical facility shall not be considered public records subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act. Cal. Health & Safety Code § 1457(c) (1). Accordingly, the payment rates have been redacted from the attached copy of the Agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Amendment as to legal form and risk provisions and the County Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The Agreement has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee on May 5, 2017 and by the NMC Board of Trustees on May 5, 2017.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the General Fund. There are no costs associated with this Agreement.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
__ Economic Development
__ Administration
X Health and Human Services
This agreement provides mutual beneficial terms and conditions related to the provision of health care services for patients in the community.
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Nancy Majewski, Managed Care Operations Manager, 783-2385
Approved by: Gary R. Gray, DO, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2504
NX Health Network Agreement (redacted rates)
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board